As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the ties it holds with university graduates in Jordan, PWC Logistics held a seminar at Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) on the role of Information Technology in the private sector, specifically in the field of logistics.
The seminar was conducted by a group of experts in the fields of IT and logistics and included Mr. Hani Rabie, Country Manager of PWC Logistics in Jordan, Mr. Nadeem Abboud, PWC Logistics University Director in Kuwait and Mr. Alaa Mattar, Head of the PWC IT Integration Unit.
The event, which was the first of its kind to be organized by PWC Logistics, was attended by business professionals from private and public sector in Jordan along with university students and professors. The seminar included a series of lectures on supply chain management; IT integrated operations adopted at PWC Logistics, and services offered by the company to the Jordanian market.
Mr. Hani Rabie, Country Manager of PWC Logistics in Jordan stated, “We aim to build awareness on the use of IT and the role of IT experts within the private sector industry. PWC Logistics is a prime example on how IT plays a pivotal role in providing efficient, effective and accurate services for optimal productivity. We also stress on the importance of providing flexible solutions tailored to meet the needs of individual businesses, especially those related to the fields of logistics.”
PWC Logistics relies on IT support to provide integrated end-to-end supply chain solutions for increased productivity. The company employs the latest IT solutions in the fields of data transfer, warehouse management, corporate relations, and other operational and administrative systems. For efficiency, the leading logistics company also uses MicroTransport, a transport portal, Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL), Global Positioning System (GPS) technology enabling real-time vehicle tracking, and Exceed Warehouse Management System (WMS) among others. To also ensure fast transfer of data PWC Logistics uses fiber optic cables for their network connection.
Mr. Rabie added that the firm holds strong ties with several market leaders in the field of Information Technology that include Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Oracle amongst others. "The strong partnerships we form with these firms help create a healthy exchange of ideas and perceptions between both sides, and we hope that we will in turn help bridge the gap between ourselves and the new generation’s demands. PSUT was chosen as a venue for this event since it is a center for technological excellence, especially given that it is specialized in the fields of technology and communications.” he explained.
From his end Dr. Arafat Awajan, Dean of King Hussein School for Information Technology said, "We, at PSUT always strive to strengthen the ties we hold with companies operating within the private sector in Jordan, for together we can increase the awareness of our graduates towards the modern market’s demands and the different career opportunities awaiting them. I am sure that the seminar held was beneficial to all individuals attending and that PWC Logistics' presence at PSUT will create new career opportunities for distinguished students in the future."
